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Stuck at Home? A Throwback Summer Can Help!

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Are you stuck at home right now? You aren’t alone! Recently, I was chatting with a dear friend about how to keep things simple this summer, but also how to make it memorable for reasons other than the pandemic. We came up with the idea of a Throwback Summer! I know this summer will be…

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A Summer Idea List for A Surreal Summer 2020

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Today, I am sharing our Summer Idea List for a surreal summer 2020. This Summer Idea List differs from the more traditional Summer Bucket Lists because the goal is not to check off every box. The goal behind the Summer Idea List is to spark ideas, fuel curiosity, and help to ease boredom. It’s a…

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How to Take a Structured Summer Break this Year

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Today, I am discussing how to take a structured summer break, but first, the backstory… We are year-round homeschoolers, sort of. I didn’t set out to homeschool year-round. I wanted our summer days to be filled with all-you-can-eat-watermelon and rootbeer popsicles, sandy toes and cannonballs, shooting stars, and fireflies. But my kids crave structure. Whenever…

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3 Stupid-Simple Summer Sanity Savers

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Today, I am sharing 3 stupid-simple summer sanity savers. These ridiculously simple hacks are helping me muddle through this pandemic muck. I almost didn’t write this post because, as I said, they are stupid-simple, but if they help one homeschool parent, I’ll be thrilled. When you are finished reading, I’d love for you to share your…

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How to Make Space for Mental Health in Your Homeschool

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Last week, I shared a super simple homeschool routine for those who are trying to navigate a new normal in the wake of the pandemic. Today, I’d like to share some strategies for prioritizing mental health in your homeschool. I feel like the entire globe needs a mental health day right about now! I can’t…

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Oversized Picture Books from Candlewick Press for the Win!

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Do you love oversized picture books? I sure do! Today, I’d like to share several fantastic oversized nonfiction books from Candlewick Press. If you’ve been following us for any length of time, you understand that I am a book lover. We start our day with “Coffee and Books” and we end our day with books…

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